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Update: All of these new 3DS (&New 3DS XL) exclusive features are also applicable to New 2DS XL as well.
The new 3DS has been released for quite a while, so I figure its about time we look back at how much it has bring to the table, by consolidating the games that has been enhanced by the New 3DS, as well as the games that are exclusive to the N3DS. Its done to the best of my knowledge, so I can't say this is the full list as I might miss some smaller titles here and there. I'll try to update the list if new titles get announced to be enhanced for N3DS.
N3DS Exclusive Games
Here are the games that are exclusive for New 3DS/XL (exclusive meaning not available for OG 3DS)
SNES Virtual Console (exclusive to N3DS handhelds)
SNES Virtual Console on handheld is exclusive to N3DS platforms.
Super Famicom Virtual Console titles that is Japan release only
N3DS C-Stick/ZL ZR Buttons Compatible Games
Here are the games that utilizes the C-stick/ZL ZR Buttons on New 3DS (XL)
N3DS Amiibo Supported Games
Here are the games that support amiibo functionality on the N3DS (XL)
N3DS Enhanced Games
Here are the games that are enhanced on the N3DS (XL)
(Some streetpass games are enhanced on N3DS too)
Ace Combat Assault Horizon Legacy Plus
- (with version 2.1.0) stability improvement on frame drop in certain missions
- (with version 2.1.0) further use on the processing power on the new hardware
Azure Striker Gunvolt
- ZL & ZR buttons to change weapons on the fly
- faster load time
Bit Boy!! ARCADE
- Head-tracking camera activated by ZL/ZR
- 60 frames/second support on main screen and in the Construct level hub.*
Codename S.T.E.A.M
- 3x fast forward buttons to speed up enemy turn (2x on 3DS)
Hatsune Miku Project Mirai DX
- 2x antialiasing in 3D mode too
- shorter load time
Hyrule Warriors Legends
- 3D stereoscopic only on N3DS
- improved framerate
- less slowdown
- more enemies on screen
- better draw distance
Marvel Lego Avengers
- better framerate in open world and general levels
Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate
- Shorter loading times
- better framerate
- better texture
- Miiverse/Browser not disabled. System won't restart when booting/shutting down the game
Monster Hunter X/Monster Hunter Generations
- shorter load time
- lesser pop-in
- Miiverse/Browser not disabled. System won't restart when booting/shutting down the game
- hold at 30fps better
Nintendo Badge Arcade
- faster load times
- it keeps more crane games in system memory. So when you cycle through the games at the arcade you see each one instantly, whereas on an original 3DS it can take some time to load them (a blind covers the glass screen. These blinds never appear on N3DS).
Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World
- 60fps on New 3DS, 30fps on 3DS
Pokemon Sun Moon
- Faster Load time
Rodea The Sky Soldier
- better frame-rate
Retro City Rampage DX
- smoother turbo mode
- quicker fast forwarding
Shantae and the Pirate's Curse
-Use ZL or ZR to quickly swap between Inventory and Map screens.
-Use the Right Control Stick to Quick Select your magic and items.
-Tap the Touch Screen at any time to revert to Original controls.
SmileBASIC
- Programs will tend to run around 3 times faster on a New 3DS, and your code can even detect which model it's running on
Super Smash Bros for 3DS
- Shorter loading times
- Miiverse/Browser not disable. System won't restart when shutting down games
Steamworld Heist
- Support stereoscopic 3D in 60fps (stereoscopic 3D 30fps on old 3DS)
Stretchmo
- better framerate (60fps)
Swiftplay Plaza (Mii Plaza Update)
- runs quicker and smoother
Terraria
- 60fps, no lag
- larger worlds on the New 3DS console
A-Train 3D Neo
- faster load times and better performance
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The new 3DS has been released for quite a while, so I figure its about time we look back at how much it has bring to the table, by consolidating the games that has been enhanced by the New 3DS, as well as the games that are exclusive to the N3DS. Its done to the best of my knowledge, so I can't say this is the full list as I might miss some smaller titles here and there. I'll try to update the list if new titles get announced to be enhanced for N3DS.
N3DS Exclusive Games
Here are the games that are exclusive for New 3DS/XL (exclusive meaning not available for OG 3DS)
- BlockForm
- Box Up
- Brick Race
- Color Cubes
- Cup Critters
- Fire Emblem Warriors
- forma.8
- Futuridium EP Deluxe
- Galaxy Blaster
- Hit Ninja
- Hyper Light EX
- Lifespeed
- Mini Mario and Friends amiibo Challenge (Require amiibo to play)
- Minecraft: New 3DS Edition
- Pink Dot Blue Dot
- Pirate Pop Plus
- Pixel Hunter
- Runbow (retail)
- Shoot The Ball
- The Binding of Isaac Rebirth
- Wind Up Knight 2
- Xenoblade Chronicles 3D (retail)
SNES Virtual Console (exclusive to N3DS handhelds)
SNES Virtual Console on handheld is exclusive to N3DS platforms.
- Breath of Fire
- Breath of Fire II
- Castlevania Dracula X
- Contra III: The Alien Wars
- Demon's Crest
- Donkey Kong Country
- Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest
- Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble
- Earthbound
- F-Zero
- Final Fight
- Final Fight 2
- Final Fight 3
- Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War (Japan only)
- Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem (Japan only)
- Kirby's Dream Course
- Mega Man 7
- Mega Man X
- Mega Man X2
- Mega Man X3
- Pilot Wings
- Street Fighter II Turbo: Hyper Fighting
- Street Fighter Alpha 2
- Super Castlevania IV
- Super Ghouls 'n Ghosts
- Super Punch-Out!!
- Super Mario World
- Super Mario Kart
- Super Metroid
- Super Street Fighter II: The New Challengers
- The Legend of the Dark Witch 2
- The Legend of the Mystical Ninja
- The Legend of Zelda A Link to the Past
Super Famicom Virtual Console titles that is Japan release only
- Pop'n Twinbee
- Live A Live
- Romancing Saga
- Tactics Orge Let Us Cling Together
- Fire Emblem: Thracia 776
- Kirby's Star Stacker
- Mario's Picross
- Super Famicom Wars
- Castlevania
- Super Punch Out!
- Final Fight 2
- Final Fight Touch
- Rockman X3
- Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War
- Panel de Pon
- Final Fight
- Street Fighter Zero 2
- Street Fighter II Turbo Hyper Fighting
- Rockman X2
- Super Ghouls 'n Ghosts
- Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem
- Kirby's Dream Course
- Super Street Fighter II The New Challengers
- The Legend of the Mystical Ninja
- Super Mario Kart
- Super Donkey Kong 3
- Contra Spirits
- Rockman 7
- Rockman X
- Super Mario World
- F-Zero
- Super Donkey Kong
- The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
- Mother 2
- Super Donkey Kong 2
- Pilotwings
- Super Metroid
N3DS C-Stick/ZL ZR Buttons Compatible Games
Here are the games that utilizes the C-stick/ZL ZR Buttons on New 3DS (XL)
- A-Train 3D City Simulator / A-Train 3D Neo (Japanese version only)
- Ace Combat: Assault Horizon Legacy (Japanese version only)
- Ace Combat: Assault Horizon Legacy +
- After Burner II
- Attack on Titan The Last Wings of Mankind CHAIN
- Code Name: S.T.E.A.M.
- Cube Creator 3D
- Dementium The Ward Remastered
- Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
- Dragon Quest X
- Dynasty Warriors VS
- EX Troopers (Japanese version only)
- Final Fantasy Explorers
- Fire Emblem Echoes
- 3D Galaxy Force II
- Gurumin 3D
- IRONFALL Invasion
- Kenka Bancho 6 Soul & Blood (Japanese version only)
- Kid Icarus: Uprising
- Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance
- Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D
- Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam
- Metroid Prime: Federation Force
- Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater 3D
- Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate
- Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate
- Monster Hunter Generations
- Moon Chronicle
- Nano Assault EX
- Noah's Cradle
- One Piece Unlimited World RED
- Picross e (Japanese version only)
- Pirate Pop Plus
- Project X Zone 2
- Resident Evil: Revelations
- Retro City Rampage DX
- Samurai Warriors Chronicles 2nd
- Samurai Warriors Chronicles 3
- Senran Kagura 2: Deep Crimson
- SmileBASIC
- Steel Diver: Sub Wars
- Shantae and the Pirate's Curse
- Super Robot Wars BX (Japanese release only)
- Super Smash Bros for 3DS
- The Legend of Zelda Triforce Heroes
- Touch Battle Ninja (Japanese version only)
- Touch Battle Tank 3D-3 (Japanese version only)
- Xenoblade Chronicles 3D
N3DS Amiibo Supported Games
Here are the games that support amiibo functionality on the N3DS (XL)
- Ace Combat: Assault Horizon Legacy +
- Animal Cross Happy Home Designer
- Animal Crossing: New Leaf
- Animal Crossing New Leaf - Welcome amiibo
- Azure Striker Gunvolt: Striker Pack
- Azure Striker Gunvolt 2
- Bye-Bye BoxBoy!
- Chibi-Robo! Zip Lash
- Code Name: S.T.E.A.M
- Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia
- Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright
- Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest
- Hyrule Warriors Legends
- Kirby: Planet Robobot
- Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam
- Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games
- Mario Party Star Rush
- Mega Man Legacy Collection
- Mario Sports Superstars
- Metroid Prime: Federation Force
- Metroid Prime: Blast Ball
- Miitopia
- Mini Mario & Friends: amiibo Challenge
- Monster Hunter Stories (Jpn only)
- One Piece: Super Grand Battle! X (Jpn only)
- Picross 3D 2
- Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World
- Shovel Knight
- Style Savvy: Fashion Forward
- Super Smash Bros for 3DS
- Teddy Together (EU only)
- Word Puzzles
- Xenoblade Chronicles 3D
N3DS Enhanced Games
Here are the games that are enhanced on the N3DS (XL)
(Some streetpass games are enhanced on N3DS too)
Ace Combat Assault Horizon Legacy Plus
- (with version 2.1.0) stability improvement on frame drop in certain missions
- (with version 2.1.0) further use on the processing power on the new hardware
Azure Striker Gunvolt
- ZL & ZR buttons to change weapons on the fly
- faster load time
Bit Boy!! ARCADE
- Head-tracking camera activated by ZL/ZR
- 60 frames/second support on main screen and in the Construct level hub.*
Codename S.T.E.A.M
- 3x fast forward buttons to speed up enemy turn (2x on 3DS)
Hatsune Miku Project Mirai DX
- 2x antialiasing in 3D mode too
- shorter load time
Hyrule Warriors Legends
- 3D stereoscopic only on N3DS
- improved framerate
- less slowdown
- more enemies on screen
- better draw distance
Marvel Lego Avengers
- better framerate in open world and general levels
Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate
- Shorter loading times
- better framerate
- better texture
- Miiverse/Browser not disabled. System won't restart when booting/shutting down the game
Monster Hunter X/Monster Hunter Generations
- shorter load time
- lesser pop-in
- Miiverse/Browser not disabled. System won't restart when booting/shutting down the game
- hold at 30fps better
Nintendo Badge Arcade
- faster load times
- it keeps more crane games in system memory. So when you cycle through the games at the arcade you see each one instantly, whereas on an original 3DS it can take some time to load them (a blind covers the glass screen. These blinds never appear on N3DS).
Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World
- 60fps on New 3DS, 30fps on 3DS
Pokemon Sun Moon
- Faster Load time
Rodea The Sky Soldier
- better frame-rate
Retro City Rampage DX
- smoother turbo mode
- quicker fast forwarding
Shantae and the Pirate's Curse
-Use ZL or ZR to quickly swap between Inventory and Map screens.
-Use the Right Control Stick to Quick Select your magic and items.
-Tap the Touch Screen at any time to revert to Original controls.
SmileBASIC
- Programs will tend to run around 3 times faster on a New 3DS, and your code can even detect which model it's running on
Super Smash Bros for 3DS
- Shorter loading times
- Miiverse/Browser not disable. System won't restart when shutting down games
Steamworld Heist
- Support stereoscopic 3D in 60fps (stereoscopic 3D 30fps on old 3DS)
Stretchmo
- better framerate (60fps)
Swiftplay Plaza (Mii Plaza Update)
- runs quicker and smoother
Terraria
- 60fps, no lag
- larger worlds on the New 3DS console
A-Train 3D Neo
- faster load times and better performance
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